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Former names | Ballsporthalle Frankfurt (1987–2010) |
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Location | Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany |
Coordinates | 50°06′04″N08°31′38″E / 50.10111°N 8.52722°E Coordinates: 50°06′04″N08°31′38″E / 50.10111°N 8.52722°E |
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Owner | City of Frankfurt |
Operator | Sportamt Frankfurt (Main) |
Capacity | Basketball: 5,002 |
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Built | 1987 |
Opened | 1988 |
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Skyliners Frankfurt (Basketball) (1999–present) |
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Preceded by | FIBA Intercontinental Cup Final Venue 2016 | Succeeded by |